General TopicsQuestions about kit assembly, picking the right kits, etc.Thu, 24 May 2018 17:35:13 +0000Thu, 24 May 2018 17:35:13 +0000HiFiCircuithttp://www.hificircuit.com/community/forums/general-topics.23/
Faital Pro 12PR300 + SEOS-12/DNA-360Mon, 14 May 2018 00:58:59 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/faital-pro-12pr300-seos-12-dna-360.100/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/faital-pro-12pr300-seos-12-dna-360.100/invalid@example.com (Matt Grant)Matt Grant
This speaker uses the nicest drivers I have ever had a chance to mess around with and they don't disappoint. I really liked it alot.

(Edit 5-8-2018, fixed dead photo links)

On axis outdoors:

0-60 degrees off axis:

Crossover Schematic:...

Faital Pro 12PR300 + SEOS-12/DNA-360]]>38DIY Dilemma: Helix versus Apollo?Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:52:14 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/diy-dilemma-helix-versus-apollo.4829/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/diy-dilemma-helix-versus-apollo.4829/invalid@example.com (Meanmoe)Meanmoe
I'm after a set of full range speakers. Duty will be split around 50/50 between music and home theater. I'm looking at the Helix speaker with the...

DIY Dilemma: Helix versus Apollo?]]>Speakers on top of subs?Thu, 04 Jan 2018 03:03:48 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/speakers-on-top-of-subs.3438/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/speakers-on-top-of-subs.3438/invalid@example.com (Jeff Axelrod)Jeff Axelrod
Would I need to put some foam in between and/or anchor them together somehow to prevent the cabinets from resonating against each other?]]>1893 Frankenstein TowerThu, 30 Nov 2017 00:30:12 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/893-frankenstein-tower.656/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/893-frankenstein-tower.656/invalid@example.com (scary)scary
I'll post my progress as I go, but it's going to slow, because I have...

I built my first reflex horn bin when I was 17: Bass backward facing coupled to folded, reverse horn, mid-range and HF horn forward firing. It was the typical long-throw cabinets that were being used in concert rigs at the time. At the time we only had access to JBL, EV, Peavey, Celestion and Beyma speaker components: high sensitive and high SPL at 1m - 98 to 102Db sensitivity. The last cabinet I built was a reflex cabinet that maxed out at 136dB. I...

This is going in a 22'x32' space in his basement (With the 5x5, 1/2 bath centered and to one side, U-shaped essentially) poured foundation, with drywall.

He see's no reason for big bass, so even a BFM design AutoTuba I built to fit under a foosball table for him was...

DIY kit to go with classic Marantz SM-7, SC-7 combo]]>Crossover woesWed, 17 May 2017 08:28:45 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/crossover-woes.475/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/crossover-woes.475/invalid@example.com (fnord)fnord5DIY Speaker matching for 7.1.4 ... Cohesive 893's?Sun, 07 May 2017 02:11:05 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/diy-speaker-matching-for-7-1-4-cohesive-893s.649/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/diy-speaker-matching-for-7-1-4-cohesive-893s.649/invalid@example.com (ozScott)ozScott
In another country I have a 5.1 system (B&W speakers, paradigm sub) - and it's time to do something in the new house.

Room is 9' (TV on this wall) x 19", dedicated TV room. Seating position about half way along room. I would prefer kits with flat packs. I'm not planning on becoming deaf so insane SPL not required. Probably looking at Emotiva XPA Gen 3 amp(s) and Marantz 7703 for power.

An accurate speaker for music playback. Video/movies purely secondary for me. I listen to a lot of acoustic jazz, classical music, but like to rock out a little once in a while. That said, super-high SPL is not necessary for me.

Bass response does not have to go that low. It's basically wasted in my room. I live in an apartment, so all low bass just...

Possibly a new Seos horn may have to be engineered along with a 2" compression driver but I really think there would be demand. Even if off the shelf parts are used (PRV, Eminence, etc) it would be far superior to something designed 50 years ago. Perhaps the Denovo Audio DW-854B & DNA-150 for 5000hz+. Overall the cost should be no more than the Maximus-12 LXE + flatpack

These are often the...

Any demand for a Seos kit version of the La Scala?]]>2Ordering Kits without Drivers a Possibility?Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:18:15 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ordering-kits-without-drivers-a-possibility.619/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/ordering-kits-without-drivers-a-possibility.619/invalid@example.com (5meohd)5meohd
I have 6 deltalite II leftover from a different project.

I'm excited about the HTM-10 build and wondered if there is any chance of them selling kits without drivers?

I've sent a message to the 'contact us' tab a few days ago and hadn't heard back yet.

Just thought I'd check out the community and see what you all think.

Looking at potentially building a 7.1.2 Atmos system with 9 HTM-10s as the boxes. Not quite sure what route I will take for the 2 subs I want to build. I like...

Wondom Amp to Overnight Sensation MTM]]>1Volt - 10 LX for stage monitors?Tue, 11 Oct 2016 21:49:18 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/volt-10-lx-for-stage-monitors.610/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/volt-10-lx-for-stage-monitors.610/invalid@example.com (sonusman)sonusman
My need is for a VERY tight sounding, smooth response monitor for primarily vocal monitoring in a small club. A coaxial design seemed best because of the consistent directionality of point source. My main complaint of big name brand products from like Yamaha, JBL, EV, etc...is that these boxes tend to sound better starting...

Volt - 10 LX for stage monitors?]]>1Low profile center channelWed, 14 Sep 2016 14:41:28 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/low-profile-center-channel.604/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/low-profile-center-channel.604/invalid@example.com (PeteTheKiller)PeteTheKiller
I just bought a new house and will be installing a 5.1 set up in the living room. The house is an open concept house and is set up to have the TV about the fireplace mantel. Wife says in walls are required (no floor standers) I need some help on any possible DIY set ups that may work for this. This biggest challenge will be the center channel. We have a wood burning fire place and the riser from the fireplace is only about 2 inches behind the wall.

I thought I could build a...

Low profile center channel]]>1Goldwood Gw-10120 10 inch woofer IdeasSat, 10 Sep 2016 00:59:34 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/goldwood-gw-10120-10-inch-woofer-ideas.603/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/goldwood-gw-10120-10-inch-woofer-ideas.603/invalid@example.com (secrets)secrets
I was wondering what cabs would these woofers work best in . I would like to design a 2 way cab ported similar to the Fusion Pure 10 . These woofers would not work in any cabinet and I am having trouble figuring out a proper design for these using the free speaker cabinet software that some use . I feel these woofers do not spec out properly and are not true . In that case i am...

Goldwood Gw-10120 10 inch woofer Ideas]]>JBL 2226H + DNA-360/SEOS-12Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:07:10 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/jbl-2226h-dna-360-seos-12.128/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/jbl-2226h-dna-360-seos-12.128/invalid@example.com (Matt Grant)Matt Grant
Thanks has to be given out to Louis for lending the woofer to be used in the design process.

This is a very nice woofer and has a nice natural rolloff which makes it super easy to work with. It sounds excellent I feel it maybe a tad cleaner in the midrange then the B&C "Sentinel" design but they are unbelievably close. The JBL does have measurably lower distortion and is mainly...

Any suggestions for the surrounds? how about the 1099s for surround and then fill in rears with volt coaxials. probably 2 for the rears and 2 overhead. and maybe some more volts for heights.

Spend my money.... ]]>Help me choose a kit for outdoor useWed, 03 Aug 2016 01:22:45 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/help-me-choose-a-kit-for-outdoor-use.595/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/help-me-choose-a-kit-for-outdoor-use.595/invalid@example.com (Steveo)SteveoAny Updates On Maximus 12?Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:56:06 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/any-updates-on-maximus-12.548/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/any-updates-on-maximus-12.548/invalid@example.com (Syd7890)Syd7890
I'm wondering if anyone has any updates regarding the status of the Maximus 12?
I've been interested in it since its introduction on the site more than a few months ago.
It appears that the midbass module (which I believe is part of it), has been getting stellar reviews. But I haven't seen any other build info for the Maximus 12 regarding build size, flat packs, crossover plans, reviews, etc.
Wondering if that info is still coming, or if the whole plan is dead in the water.]]>3AVR Upgrade or StayMon, 23 May 2016 20:09:40 +0000http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/avr-upgrade-or-stay.574/
http://www.hificircuit.com/community/threads/avr-upgrade-or-stay.574/invalid@example.com (SnapAttack)SnapAttack
I have to say that when I moved up from the "mainstream" brand of HT speakers which consisted of tower fronts and surround rear I was skeptical if I...